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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 896.88 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 896.88 and 453.68 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 896.88 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/896.88 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 896.88 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 406,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,896.52/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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